The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-09
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.
Co,s,n About Social Events.

Gossip About Social Events.
One Of the customs in Jewish circles is the
sending of betrothal cards upon the engagement
az A couple One form is printed card bearing
the name of the lady and gentleman, the word
.betrothedn and then the date Of the engage
mont Another is the card of each. tied together
with white ribon, and the date written on one.
The only disadvantage Is the embarrassment
caused is the marriage should not occur, which,
however, rarely happens among this people
A prominent lady OF this State, who has lived
In japan, Europe, and in leading cities of this
continent, makes 1t rule to give brides dinner
once a rear, and to the dinner invites those re-
Gently married among her friends. The table
arrangements are always the most unique that
can be designed, and often entirely original. One
wear border of smilax was placed about foot
from the edge. leaving room for the plate. From
the chandelier ribbons were suspended, OF differ
emit colors, the ends reaching to the plate in
front of each lady. Her name, in gilt letters,
was written across the end of the ribbon, and
met bouquet of flowers the white ribbon and
bouquet being for the latest bride.
One of the simplest and most becoming bridal
dresses seen for a long time was that Of Miss
Flora Reinhard, who was married on Wednes-
day night to Mr.. Samuel G. Fisher, of Fort
Wayne The costume was entirely plain, the
skirt en- train, and corsage cut V shape both
back and front. The sleeves, which came to the
elbow. we're met by the gloves A long tulle
veil fell over her whole figure. The whole cos
tumo was very effective and much admired.
There have not been any large entertainments
during the past week, the gayeties of holiday
week having been sufficient to last for some
time. Mrs Salle D. Vajen gave progressive
anchre party, on Monday evening for her guest.
Miss Somers, Of Louisville Miss Holiday gave
q handsome tea-party on Wednesday evening.
The reception of Miss Martha Wright, on Thurs
day afternoon gave an opportunity for mum
Der of her friends TO meet Miss Cutler Miss
Gates and Miss Carrie Malott previous to their
return to school. The tea-table was presided
over by Miss Susie Stewart, assisted by Miss
Malott
Ono of the many pretty articles which may be
had here, but which have not been raved over
to any considerable extent, as they have in the
East are what are known as fairy lamps. They
decorate many a parlor table, and are used tc
illuminate at receptions, but strictly fol
night use in the bedroom. They are short
bnlcK canQleS having u shall WICK, anu the StIct
is large. round, colored glass dish with the
center raised to hold the stick. The outer rim
may be filed with real artificial flowers. A
glass shade of red green or blue throws deli
cate tinge and yet keeps the light from being
too bright.
According to custom. Gov. /. P. Gray and wife
entertained the legislators on Thursday evenin,
at their home, No. 4S North Pennsylvania
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few citizens were present, although the parlor
were comfortably filled all the evening. A ban,
furnished music for the promenade and dance
and refreshments were served. The Governo
and wife were assisted by MIR. and Mrs Pierr
Gray and guest, Miss Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs
H. e. Levi, Judge and Mrs. collars, Miss Wolf
the Misses Cooper and Miss Elliott Aside from
the Senators and Representatives number O
prominent politicians were present, and q fey
We're accompanied by ladies.
An event among the children last week wa
the party given by Misses Ella and Daisy Malott
The date was the thirteenth birthday annivel
sary of Miss Daisy, and she was remembers
with number Of very pretty presents. One
chosen on account of the recipients name, was
white fan bordered with design of hand
paiS ted dasies Some very beautiful flower
were among the gifts. There were about on
from till 9 dancing and refreshments wer
served. Each was given bon-bon containing
paper cap which were Immediately put on an
worn.
The toboggan slide continues in favor, an
every afternoon and evening parties Of from for
to twenty are out enjoying the brisk exercis
A few mishaps and accidents are reported, by
none serious enough to keep anyone from goin
lin and MI md hna hast
aboutit.
The Gentlemen's Literary Club will celebrat
their tenth anniversary tomorrow evening
their rooms in Plymouth Church instead
holding their regular meeting The reading
q paper has been postponed, and the time will /
spent socially and refreshments will be serve,
The club was organized by six gentlemen at
private residence, and cow enjoys handsomel
Fitted room in Plymouth Church, where a NEE
ingis held every Monday night, with a paps
read by some member. An annual banquet
given every February and with the first Monda
Of each month ladies are invited. Only men
high standing professionally are admitted tt
meetings are greatly enjoyed by members.
The children attending the schools-four
number-under the care of the Free Kinde
garten and Children's Aid Society were happi
were held in the Twelfth Presbyterian Churc
on West Maryland street. and Mr. Albert Yoh
OF Meridian street Sunday school, with his ella
Of young ladies. furnished the tree and ente
isinment for this school Each pupil had bi
OF candy, all the girls dolls ana the boys toys
some kind. At No. 2. situated
the corner of Home avenue al
Young Iadle. from Mayfowe r't Church a:si..
by Miss Moore and her class from Plymou
Church, provided the Christmas tree. with do
for the girls and blocks Tor the boys. Beside
stocking Of candy and oranges, they had lun
OF turkey. sandwiches and cake. One little be
looking up to his teacher, after rubbing his lit,
stomach, saidi 'Oh, Miss ---, am pref
near full" This boy is one of a family who
the kindergartens called on this winter to a
out why the children We're not in scho
and found them with their mother, in be
trying to keep warm, as they had not a parti
Of fuel in the house. School No. 4, corner
West and McCarty street. and colored sch,
No. g. on Backford street, were taken care
by the society These kindergartens had cal